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Nigeria marks World Hearing Day 2026, reaffirms commitment to child hearing care
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to expanding access to hearing care for children as Nigeria joined the rest of the world to commemorate World Hearing Day 2026. In a statement issued by the Honourable Minister of State for Health, Iziaq Adekunle Salako, the Ministry said this year’s theme, “From Communities to…
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Nigeria to launch HIV injection in March to strengthen prevention efforts
The Federal Government is set to roll out Lenacapavir, an innovative HIV prevention injection administered twice a year, with the first supplies expected to arrive in March 2026. The move is aimed at strengthening efforts to curb Nigeria’s high HIV infection rates. The announcement was made by the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) in a statement on…
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Amnesty accuses Imo police anti-kidnapping unit of torture, unlawful killings
Amnesty International has accused operatives of the anti-kidnapping unit of the Nigeria Police Force in Imo State, popularly known as Tiger Base, of torture, extortion, prolonged detention and deaths in custody. The allegations are contained in a report presented on Wednesday in Enugu, where the organisation said the unit, set up to combat kidnapping, had strayed from its mandate and…
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Lagos to host international investors at Summit 3.0 in June
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government has unveiled its plans for Invest in Lagos Summit 3.0, a flagship international investment platform being organised in partnership with the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC). Speaking at a media briefing in Marina, Lagos, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced that the summit will hold on June 9 and 10, 2026. According to the…
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FG inaugurates CREDICORP board, targets 50% credit access for workers by 2030
The federal government has inaugurated the board of the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP), as part of efforts to expand access to consumer credit and strengthen Nigeria’s financial system. Vice President Kashim Shettima, who performed the inauguration on behalf of President Bola Tinubu in Abuja on Thursday, said access to consumer credit is central to Nigeria’s ambition of building a…
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Nigeria declares bid for UN human rights council seat for 2027–2029 term
Nigeria has formally declared its candidacy for a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2027–2029 term, pledging stronger cooperation with international human rights mechanisms and reforms to boost accountability and civilian protection. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, announced the bid in a video statement on Tuesday, describing the council as a vital global platform…
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Musa pledges border overhaul, veterans’ welfare reform in new defence policy review
The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to tightening border security, enhancing welfare for military veterans and reviewing key defence policy frameworks to address Nigeria’s evolving security challenges. Musa gave the assurance on Monday while receiving members of the Alumni Association of the National Defence College (AANDEC) during a courtesy visit to the Ministry’s headquarters…
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Oyo lawmaker Adeyemi empowers youths with ICT skills, cash support
Adejayan Gbenga The Chairman, House Committee on South-West Development Commission at the House of Representatives, Hon Akeem Adeniyi Adeyemi, has announced the successful completion of a digital capacity-building programme organised for youths in Oyo Federal Constituency, supporting participants with laptops and cash. Adeyemi disclosed on Friday that the initiative is an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) training, set up to…
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Gov. Aiyedatiwa commissions roads, water projects to mark first year in office
Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Thursday commissioned major road and water projects in Akure as part of activities marking his first year in office. Addressing residents, the governor described the occasion as symbolic and expressed gratitude to God for the opportunity to serve. He noted that the projects reflect his commitment to delivering the dividends of good governance…
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Sanwo-Olu inaugurates Sports Trust Fund board, calls for improved sports sector
By Adeola Ogunrinde Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday inaugurated board members of the Lagos State Sports Trust Fund while charging them to mobilise resources for the growth of sports across the state. The inauguration ceremony was held at Lagos House, Marina, where the governor urged the board to focus on developing grassroots and school sports, as well as other sporting…
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